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A bedroom with a bed, a red chair, a small table with a book, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to an outdoor area.

A wooden cabinet with a handle, a window with a view of greenery, and a chair with a textured backrest.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf with decorative items.

A reception area with a dark wood paneling, a reception desk, and framed pictures on the wall.

1. Cambridge Common House

West Cambridge, 0.2 km from The Alchemist

Jason

NT$6,262

NT$7,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A restaurant with large windows, interior lighting, and seating arrangements.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, spacious layout.

A vending machine stocked with beverages in a wooden interior setting.

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

1.5 km from The Alchemist

Dewinta

NT$6,746

NT$7,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a white armchair, and a coffee table. There are framed botanical illustrations on the wall and a large window with hanging glass terrariums.

A modern lounge area with wooden panel walls, two grey upholstered chairs, a round wooden table with decorative items, and a floor lamp.

A hotel with a large glass facade, a visible entrance, and a mailbox on the sidewalk.

A modern gym with a curved brown leather bench, small round tables, and woven poufs.

3. Hotel 1868

Porter Square, 1.5 km from The Alchemist

Mark

NT$4,913

NT$5,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A row of blue townhouses with a porch and a sign for 'Boutique Inn'.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a gas stove, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a glass table and wicker chairs. The room has wooden flooring and white walls.

A garden pathway with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees and greenery.

A garden pathway surrounded by lush greenery and a bird feeder.

4. Ginkgo House on Harvard

Central Square, 1.3 km from The Alchemist

said

NT$8,829

NT$10,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A bakery display with bread, pastries, and a coffee station.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a staircase with a white railing, and a variety of seating options including sofas and armchairs.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are ceiling fans, hanging lights, and a staircase leading to another level.

5. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Kendall Square, 2.9 km from The Alchemist

Joseph

NT$6,954

NT$9,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern reception area with a large window, a reception desk, and a 'welcome' sign.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and a built-in refrigerator.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a refrigerated display case, a wooden reception desk, and a wall-mounted shelf with various items.

6. Beacon Suites Hotel

1.3 km from The Alchemist

Harrison

NT$5,689

NT$6,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

The Charles Hotel with outdoor seating and a garden area.

A restaurant with a wooden table centerpiece, orchid plants, and a sign for Henrietta's Table.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, bookshelves, a red sofa, and a coffee table.

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a glass door.

7. The Charles Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.4 km from The Alchemist

Daniel

NT$11,374

NT$13,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern lobby with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and hanging pendant lights.

A spacious hotel lobby with modern furnishings, a central seating area, and a view of the hallway.

A reception area with a wooden bench, shelves with various items, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern hotel with a prominent glass facade, multiple floors, and a rooftop terrace.

8. The Atlas Hotel

1.2 km from The Alchemist

Malik

NT$6,672

NT$9,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A building entrance with a doormat, large windows, and potted plants.

A round table with a teapot and biscuits by a window with a view of a building with a tower.

A modern room with large windows, a round table, and four chairs.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a view of the cityscape.

9. Lark Hotels 907 Main

The Port, 2 km from The Alchemist

SUSAN

NT$4,622

NT$5,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A transparent dome structure with a metal framework, a glass floor, and a metal railing.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a seating area with a coffee table.

A breakfast buffet with various fruits, pastries, and beverages.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

10. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

1.6 km from The Alchemist

Sudeep

NT$4,849

NT$5,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A bar area with wicker chairs, a bar counter, and shelves stocked with liquor bottles.

A modern building with a courtyard, benches, and flower beds.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel with a corner location, large windows, and a visible storefront.

11. Porter Square Hotel

Porter Square, 1.6 km from The Alchemist

Christian

NT$4,907

NT$5,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A two-story building with a sign reading "Irving House Bed & Breakfast".

A bulletin board with postcards and a potted plant.

A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table, a blue armchair, a red sofa, and a patterned rug.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages.

12. Irving House At Harvard

Mid-Cambridge, 0.7 km from The Alchemist

NT$5,897

NT$6,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a small table with flowers.

A multi-story building with a well-maintained lawn and a gated entrance.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

13. Hotel Veritas

Mid-Cambridge, 0.6 km from The Alchemist

Courtney

NT$6,570

NT$7,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A multi-story hotel with a distinctive stepped design, featuring illuminated signage and a reflection in the water.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and illuminated by lanterns.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa, a teal armchair, a small table with a plant, a bed, and a TV.

A spacious hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a staircase leading to an upper floor, and a view of the city skyline through large windows.

14. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

MIT, 2.5 km from The Alchemist

charlene

NT$4,326

NT$5,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a statue, and a brick building with windows.

A banquet hall with round tables, chairs, and a central chandelier.

A modern restaurant with round tables and blue chairs, featuring a chandelier and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and chandeliers.

15. Sheraton Commander Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.5 km from The Alchemist

Elizabeth

NT$7,830

NT$9,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, string lights, and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern dining area with wooden tables, leather seating, and a wall of decorative plates.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a desk with a television, and a large window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Meridian' sign, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

16. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

Central Square, 2.1 km from The Alchemist

Hemant

NT$5,933

NT$7,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

A buffet setup with various food items and a large screen in the background.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, a parking lot, and a body of water in the foreground.

A modern lobby with teal chairs, a reception desk, a staircase, and a TV screen.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Cambridgeport, 1.8 km from The Alchemist

NT$4,529

NT$6,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern staircase with glass railings, a bench with patterned cushions, and pendant lighting.

A brick building with large windows and a sign reading "Harvard Hotel Square".

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with a view of buildings.

A modern interior with a glass railing, wooden paneling, and a herringbone patterned floor.

18. Harvard Square Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.3 km from The Alchemist

MICHAEL

NT$5,995

NT$6,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern room with orange and purple chairs, a white round table, and a colorful abstract mural on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a glass coffee table. There is a flat-screen TV, a potted plant, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel with a unique geometric facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

19. Studio Allston Hotel

1.9 km from The Alchemist

Samuel

NT$5,068

NT$7,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a blue-lit canopy and a visible American flag.

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a chair, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a wall-mounted sign, and a counter with snacks.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a floor lamp, and a kitchen area in the background.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge by IHG

East Cambridge, 3.1 km from The Alchemist

Mahmood

NT$5,578

NT$6,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Compare popular hotels close to The Alchemist

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cambridge Common House	10.0 Exceptional 34 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville	9.8 Exceptional 1,012 reviews	View
Hotel 1868	9.6 Exceptional 1,021 reviews	View
Ginkgo House on Harvard	9.8 Exceptional 81 reviews	View
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse	9.6 Exceptional 1,031 reviews	View

Top The Alchemist Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Such helpful kind staff, the building does seem a little dated. But the room smelled great, was clean and very pretty property. I will definitely stay there again."

Irving House At Harvard

10/10 Excellent

"My wife thought the breakfast options were a bit limited (no breakfast meats or cold cuts), but it was perfectly fine with me."

Beacon Suites Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place for a family! Spacious rooms!"

Hotel 1868

8/10 Good

"Excellent location! Housekeeping staff was so kind and helpful."

Cambridge Common House

10/10 Excellent

"It is a gem!"

Hotel Veritas

10/10 Excellent

"Great location with lovely staff and super clean. We loved the espresso machine and tea ameneties in the foyer!"

Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean. The parking was easy."

Sheraton Commander Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

Harvard Square Hotel

8/10 Good

"Perfectly located close to Harvard Square with convenient parking, this clean hotel offers a quiet respite from the crowds outside."

Other attractions near The Alchemist

Harvard Square

9.0/10 (3,936 reviews)

With a visit to Harvard Square, a favorite shopping spot in Cambridge, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Massachusetts Hall

Learn about the local history of Cambridge when you take a trip to Massachusetts Hall. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Harvard Hall

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Cambridge with a stop at Harvard Hall. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

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Harvard Cooperative Society

Enjoy an outing to Harvard Cooperative Society during your stay in Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Club Passim

You can get tickets for a performance at Club Passim on your trip to Cambridge. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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John Harvard Statue

You can learn about the history of Cambridge when you stop by John Harvard Statue. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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The Sinclair Music Hall

You can enjoy a show at The Sinclair Music Hall during your stay in Cambridge. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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The Sinclair

You can make plans for a show at The Sinclair during your stay in Cambridge. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Alchemist?

The Alchemist is located in a vibrant area of Cambridge known for its beautiful river views and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 118 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to The Alchemist?

Adjacent to The Alchemist, The Charles Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good options close by include Cambridge Common House and Harvard Square Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near The Alchemist?

Expedia has 118 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Alchemist.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Alchemist, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near The Alchemist.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Alchemist?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near The Alchemist, click here.

What can I see and do near The Alchemist?

Harvard Art Museums, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and MIT Museum feature captivating exhibits. Explore notable local landmarks like Fenway Park, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and Massachusetts Hall. You can catch a show at Sanders Theater, Somerville Theatre, and Roadrunner-Boston.

How can I get to The Alchemist?

Head to Harvard Square Station for metro transit. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for The Alchemist hotels

1. Cambridge Common House

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

3. Hotel 1868

4. Ginkgo House on Harvard

5. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

6. Beacon Suites Hotel

7. The Charles Hotel

8. The Atlas Hotel

9. Lark Hotels 907 Main

10. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

11. Porter Square Hotel

12. Irving House At Harvard

13. Hotel Veritas

14. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

15. Sheraton Commander Hotel

16. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

17. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

18. Harvard Square Hotel

19. Studio Allston Hotel

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge by IHG

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Top The Alchemist Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

Irving House At Harvard

Beacon Suites Hotel

Hotel 1868

Cambridge Common House

Hotel Veritas

Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Sheraton Commander Hotel

Harvard Square Hotel

Other attractions near The Alchemist

Harvard Square

Massachusetts Hall

Harvard Hall

Harvard Cooperative Society

Club Passim

John Harvard Statue

The Sinclair Music Hall

The Sinclair

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